Are you happy with the way you and your staff present?

How much better would your bottom line be if your people were better public speakers?

More and more businesses see the value of offering their managers and sales people the opportunity to polish their presentation skills by attending one or more of our highly effective public speaking courses. They understand that better presentations lead to increased sales.

Today, staff at all levels have to present to customers, colleagues, suppliers or shareholders, but poor presentation skills can be wasteful, both in terms of sales and time. The sad reality is that most business presentations are mediocre at best. It's impossible to estimate how much these poor presentations are costing businesses every year, but it must run into millions. Our persuasive public speaking courses can give you the edge you need.

We are your local presentation skills training specialists

Our open public speaking courses enable you and your staff to create and deliver stunning speeches and persuasive presentations that generate results

Our public speaking courses are highly interactive, and we expect the delegates to give at least two presentations during a one day course.

After each presentation, they receive constructive feedback and support. We also record their speeches on video and allow them to review their performance online. Years of experience have convinced us that identifying existing good presentation skills and then building on them brings the best results in the shortest time.

Our presentation skills and public speaking courses typically include the following elements

Transforming nerves into a source of energy

Setting a clear outcome and then building a presentation that achieves it

Structuring your presentation contention for maximum impact

Using vocal variety, gesture, and body language to engage and inspire others

Crafting an engaging opening and a compelling conclusion for maximum impact and message retention

Making the most of visual aids - how to add value without boring the pants off your audience

You will be surprised and delighted at the resultswe can get in just one or two days.

Testimonials:

Inter-Activ Presenting and Influencing5 out of 5 based on 4 ratings. 4 user reviews.

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Sarah Forward

Eastleigh Borough Council

"I thoroughly enjoyed the course and learnt a huge amount. It was very logical in its running order which allowed me take in many useful tips that I will apply to many things, not just my presentation skills. All in all, it's really helped with my confidence which I am so pleased about."

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Sarah Forward

Eastleigh Borough Council

"I thoroughly enjoyed the course and learnt a huge amount. It was very logical in its running order which allowed me take in many useful tips that I will apply to many things, not just my presentation skills. All in all, it's really helped with my confidence which I am so pleased about."

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S.F.

Telefonica

"Gavin immediately made me feel comfortable even though he was teaching a nerve-racking subject. I was able to be myself which really helped with my learning. He went through the course at a perfect pace, and I could tell he had a great passion for teaching."

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Roger Rowland

Flight Data Services

19/03/13

"A well constructed , balanced presentation with effective exercises and feedback. Gavin created a relaxed, informal atmosphere that encouraged questions and comments. Overall a good value course which covered all the main points that I am likely to encounter. Many thanks!"

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Andrew Boardman

Flight Data Services

19/03/13

"Enabled me to get a better "feel" on how my presentations and style can be varied for different audiences. It was a very good opportunity to practice my skills. Thank you very much for sharing your knowledge and experiences. It will help a great deal with my future presentations."

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Nikki Loader,

Southern Water

11/10/13

The value of the course to you:To improve my presentation skills is invaluable to me. It was a skill lacking in my communications role and I looked forward to correcting that. I now feel excited that I know I can feel more comfortable in giving a presentation or hosting a conference day.

The Trainer:Gavin was very easy to listen to and held my interest in the course all day. Please pass on my thanks to Gavin for boosting my confidence in a way that was right for me.

Teaching materials:The course was easy to follow while being informative and fun.

Venue facilities:The venue was easy to get to and professional.

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Charlie May

Best Invest

08/10/13

"This very enjoyable course improved my confidence and contained some very interesting tips. The trainer gave many examples of "how to's" relevant to my situation. Three opportunities to practice! Very useful and much needed course - Thank you very much."

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J.G.

Halesowen College

‘Very good day. really enjoyed the presentation skills course and think that many people feel more empowered and confident in their abilities.’

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Mathew Austin

Seventyone Design, Bournemouth

06/04/13

"Great workshop, an A-Z of how to deliver a great presentation. How to combat your fears, create good structure and content. Composure, body language and much more. I felt that the whole day was very good value for money, Gavin's hospitality, food and refreshments make it a great learning and pleasurable experience. As well as the practice, you come away with a pack that has all the info to refer on in preparation for your next presentation . Highly recommend. "

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Louie French

Best Invest

08/10/13

Overall Satisfaction:Excellent. Very experienced and knowledgeable teacher combined with useful materials and great exercises. The difference in my confidence between first presentation and second was great.

Facilitator Style:Good communicator and relaxed style gave me confidence that I could improve by using the skills demonstrated. Encouraging attitude from teacher was very welcome.

How satisfied were you with opportunities to demonstrate your knowledge and practice your skills during the day?Very satisfied. The course was extremely effective in showing the journey from inexperience and lack of confidence to a confident presentation to finish. Different types of exercises and materials very useful.

How confident are you that you will apply the knowledge and skills learnedAfter realising the mistakes I was making and more importantly how my nerves were being viewed by the audience I will make a big effort to increase my preparation and be less nervous when speaking. The PREP strategy was particularly useful to me both personally and professionally.

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Kevin Chambers

Best Invest

08/10/13

How satisfied were you with the workshop overall?Gave a good insight into how to present and I left with plenty of food for thought. well put together and presented

How much did the facilitators style and approach assist your learning?His style made it easy to digest and take in what was being put over.

How satisfied were you with the opportunity to practice your new skills?Three times during the workshop was, I felt, a good number and the length of each presentation was about right too.

How confident are you that you will apply the knowledge and skills learned?The way the course was structured makes me think that the skills learnt will be ingrained and, when preparing, will be used without even having to think about them.

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Lois Cann

BestInvest

08/10/13

How satisfied were you with the workshop overall?I thought that Gavin was fantastic and I learned a lot . I went away feeling a lot more confident to speak publicly.

Please include an overall comment about the course below:FANTASTIC LEADERSHIP, FANTASTIC COURSE AND A FANTASTIC TEACHER 🙂

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Jesper Sandberg

STP Ltd

25/05/17

Gavin was a great help to me in preparing to host a conference and welcoming the 400+ attendees. I was nervous about being on stage in front of so many people and didn't trust myself to be coherent and clear. Over 6 sessions with Gavin, I learned how to prepare myself and acquired both useful presenting techniques and self-belief. The event was a great success and I felt confident and enjoyed myself all along, thanks to what I had learnt from Gavin.

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David Cooper

Logistics Manager, Barfoots of Botley

28/05/15

I would definitely recommend Gavin if you need for developing public speaking skills. Having taken the plunge to speak at a Logistics conference recently, I wanted to achieve two things - breaking through my nerves in such situations and delivering a competent and engaging speech. Within a non-threatening environment, Gavin delivered a training day with a natural ease that gave me the confidence to prepare and deliver what was needed and empower me to take on other public speaking opportunities. Something I would have actively steered away from before. So, yes - Gavin is good at what he does and I would recommend him in a heartbeat.

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Sheryl Andrews

Clarity Coach

31/05/13

I have worked alongside Gavin on a number of occasions but I particularly remember his support when preparing for a short video testimonial. There is something about Gavin's presence and approach that instantly gives you confidence in your own ability to deliver. Non-judgemental, clear and supportive instructions set you up for success every time. If you or your team are struggling to get their message across then a highly recommend you give Gavin a call.

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Chris Powel

Lecturer at Winchester Business School

10/04/13

I have known and worked with Gavin for a number of years and can tell you there is very little he doesn't know about the art of delivering a great presentation. If you are new to presentations or like me been doing it a while! Gavin will guide you through the whole process - sharing his knowledge, tips and experience freely. You'll also have a laugh or three on the way too.

Would I recommend him absolutely!

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John Webber

Financial Planner

28/01/12

Gavin is a resourceful, experienced and passionate trainer with a warm Scottish heart. He believes in other people's potential and is very supportive in drawing this out and helping it to develop. He is somebody whose feedback I value greatly because I have learned that it is usually spot on.

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Ross Page

MD - Everyone Agrees With Tom

03/02/12

Gavin is one of those rare finds - he's a thoroughly professional speaker, trainer and facilitator and he's just a great guy to have on your side. He has the ability to park his ego at the door and meet delegates where they are. Gavin's infectious enthusiasm enrols audiences and course participants alike and I will recommend Gavin to anyone who is looking for a great presenter.